ZEP 1 Gallon Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser ZUCIT128 - The Home Depot
Remove grease, dirt and oil from ceramic, plastic and painted surfaces with this ZEP Heavy Duty Citrus Degreaser. Easy to use.
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Best degreaser to use in chain scrubber
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terrabike01
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Thanks for the info. I think I wear the chains out faster than worrying about the metal lol gravel bike wise anyway. The chain lube in the machine sounds interesting. But i can see that being extremely messy for me and expensive. Any suggestions on a cheap good lube?look up simple green and chain failure. Then switch to the simple green made for aircraft parts. It doesn’t hurt metal
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as a side, I’m friendly with 2 pro factory tech guys from Shimano and sram. Both say never use a chain cleaning machine as they strip the interior lubricant from between the inner plates. One said to just run chain lube in these machines. Makes sense.
chains are the cheapest part of your drivetrain. Replace them at a more frequent interval than you do now and life will be better
terrabike01
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There no way you carry a quick link and a chain breaker 😂
This is the one I got the last timeZEP 1 Gallon Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser ZUCIT128 - The Home Depot
Remove grease, dirt and oil from ceramic, plastic and painted surfaces with this ZEP Heavy Duty Citrus Degreaser. Easy to use.www.homedepot.com
pretty sure this is the stuff i use as well.
TJYeti
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Zep makes great products, but the HDX was every bit as good and a couple $ less per gallon. With the HDX no longer available I'm ok with the extra cost for zep.This is the one I got the last timeZEP 1 Gallon Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser ZUCIT128 - The Home Depot
Remove grease, dirt and oil from ceramic, plastic and painted surfaces with this ZEP Heavy Duty Citrus Degreaser. Easy to use.www.homedepot.com
xc62701
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Yessir on every ride...almost.
Could be an old toothbrush, or one of these. I find the 3-sided brush head a great tool, which I use before the the Spin Doctor chain cleaner:
Also, the Spin Doctor is a good option. I've had one of these for about 25 years.
teabagger11
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I also carry multiple quick links and a small chain breaker with me have helped many people get out of the woods
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Gotta put them on the upper rack.
Another option: Pedro's Pig Juice. Haven't tried it, but recommended by super fanatic bicycle maintenance person Dave Rome here:
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The best degreaser: cleanliness made safe and easy - CyclingTips
Used for stripping the grit, grime and grease from a well-pedalled drivetrain, degreaser is a staple chemical of any keen cyclist’s maintenance kit. However, unlike the endless marketing propaganda that follows chain lube selection; degreaser is left in the corner, a dirty product that few...
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